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Working Class Britain

This collection discovers the roots of British working class traditions, remembers some real working class heroes, and sees how lives and attitudes have changed over the years. Programmes chosen from over 60 years of broadcasting reveal the changing ways in which the working class have been depicted by the media. This collection was created in partnership with 麻豆社 Two's 'White Season', which explored challenges facing the white working class.

Morning in the Streets

1959 documentary showing images of a Liverpool still recovering from the post-war gloom.

Release date:
25 Mar 1959
British Shipbuilding in 1961 — News Extra

A look at the uncertain future of British shipbuilding. (1961)

Release date:
13 Jan 1961
Not in Our Class Dear — Man Alive

Trevor Philpott looks at class divides, and the baggage that comes with them. (1966)

Release date:
23 Feb 1966
Top Class People — Man Alive

A look at the burgeoning popularity of the working-class celebrity. (1967)

Release date:
10 May 1967
Brewery and Social Clubs Give Beer to Troops — News and Weather, News Bulletin

Support is shown for soldiers in Northern Ireland by sending them 6000 cans of beer.
Working Men's Clubs — 麻豆社 Nine O'Clock News, 29/03/1995

Club members in Leeds debate whether women should be allowed in unescorted.
George Best — The Interview, Series 1

George Best talks candidly to Roisin McAuley about his life and experiences. (1996)

Release date:
18 Nov 1996